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Louis XIII Furniture

LOUIS XIII STYLE

Antique Louis XIII furniture is not as lavish as that of his son Louis XIV, who transformed his father’s modest Versailles hunting lodge into a sumptuous palace. Yet the imposing forms of its chairs, dressers, tables and other pieces express grandeur and luxury.

When Henry IV was assassinated in the streets of Paris in 1610, his young son became the king of France. With Louis XIII too young to rule, the widowed Marie de' Medici — a native of Italy and member of the prominent House of Medici — became regent, instilling an Italian influence in the decorative arts. Even after Louis XIII exiled his mother and took power in 1617, this aesthetic informed his court style. As did the consolidation of power, established with his chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu, through his death in 1643.

From sturdy chests and tall cupboards to colossal four-poster beds, almost every piece of Louis XIII furniture was heavily carved or turned from dark-toned wood. Motifs of the period included scrollwork, foliage, fruits, grotesque masks and other images of abundance, often inlaid in marquetry of wood or tortoiseshell. Ornamental scenes, sometimes carved on cabinet panels and other pieces from rare ebony, oak or walnut, were borrowed from engravings by northern European masters like Peter Paul Rubens. Engravings also spread the Louis XIII style during the 17th century, particularly by printmaker Abraham Bosse, who depicted the popular Louis XIII chairs designed with upholstered seats and low, wide backs.

The lofty profiles of the French furniture complemented the architecture under the reign of Louis XIII, such as the Palais du Luxembourg by chief architect Salomon de Brosse and architect Jacques Lemercier’s chapel at the Sorbonne, which showcased the influence of Italian Baroque.

Find a collection of antique Louis XIII armchairs, storage cabinets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XIII
Period: 19th Century
19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Walnut Pedestal Column from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique pedestal was crafted in the Burgundy region of France, circa 1870. Built of walnut, the tall column stands on a square plinth base over a circular, barley twist ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Side Tables
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This pair of side tables are made of blond oak, they are low and have a rustic look.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

1800's Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Flanking Crest Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Sofa, French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Cabochon Flanking Crest, 1800s, 19th Century! This antique French Louis XIII sofa is a true masterpiece, carved from...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Of Antique French Fauteuil Walnut Armchairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial pair of 19th century Louis XIII style carved walnut French fauteuil armchairs. The chairs have block and turned front legs connected by a centre turned stretcher with tur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Antique French Square Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century antique French square sofa table carved oak barley twist Louis XIII. Direct from France, a substantial and heavy antique French square side/sofa table, with impressive details. Large hand carved edge top over the oversized, wide apron that features intricately hand carved Celtic...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Goldsmith Cardeilhac - Covered Vegetable Dish In Solid Silver Mascaron Circa XIX
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Covered vegetable dish in 1st grade solid silver, round shape decorated with fleur-de-lys and applied spearhead, in the style of the Renaissance. The domed cove lid is surmounted by ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Sterling Silver

19th century smoker’s chair in oak
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty smoker's chair dating from the 19th century in Louis XIII French oak, original upholstery fabrics
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 19th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone. This antique mantle dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIII with a beautiful ornament in the middl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 19th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique castle mantelpiece made of French limestone from the 19th century! This beautiful fireplace has a wide top with slightly curved legs. A rustic mantle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

BERTHOLD MULLER - Silver Champagne Bucket London 1895
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver champagne bucket in scalloped shape resting on four claw feet, Decorated in strong relief of playing putti, inserted in cartridges, surrounded by garlands of flowers and...
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1890s English Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely Louis XIII style bench in walnut covered with a tapestry Very beautiful little model which has a superb turning The bench is covered with a very beautiful tapestry represen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Oak Sideboard Country Style Early 19th 
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Oak sideboard country style early 19th It opens with two doors in the lower part revealing a fixed oak shelf and two drawers at the level of the belt of the furniture. It is very w...
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1810s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair Of Heraldic Lions, Oak Sculptures, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of heraldic lions, oak sculptures, 19th century
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sold as a pair these benches have long single board planks raised on turned and block trestle-form legs terminating in ball feet
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XVIII Style Stripped Writing Table
Located in Houston, US
This country table exemplifies the rustic style seen in Southern France and Spain. The style as seen in Louis XIII country interpretations, developed in France an Spain and mirror th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

"The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas” Oil On Canvas After Rubens' Triptych, Circa 18
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large oil on canvas, "Jesus presents his wounds to Saint Thomas" or "the disbelief of Saint Thomas" after the triptych of Rockos by Rubens, Copy circa 1800 Modern frame
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Early 1800s European Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Canvas

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Bleached Oak Dessert Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This hand-carved oak Louis XIII style dessert buffet from the late nineteenth century features carvings on three sides. Rosettes adorn the die joints, and grapes and grape leaves embellish the drawer fronts. A shell and leaf motif lends additional detailing to the beveled edge of its top. Its top lifts up to reveal a white marble surface where desserts were displayed and is held in place with two hinged supports. Standing on classic Louis XIII barley twist legs that rest on ball feet, this piece features dovetailed drawers with hand carved pulls as well as two lower levels for additional display space. A skirt surrounds the bottom level. This piece is ideal as a serving buffet, entry piece, or dry bar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble

Small French Louis XIII Style Walnut Tray Top Spool Table with Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the 19th century with tray top, spool legs and carved X-Form cross stretcher. This charming petite French Louis XIII style wal...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilded Bronze Sun King Pendulum
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique Louis XVI style clock in white marble and gilded bronze. The clock rests on four small beaded bronze feet There are four smooth cylindrical columns in white marble, emb...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Console, Nightstand, pedestal Table - Louis XIII - XIXth - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Louis XIII style side table, bedside table, pedestal table or console from the end of the 19th century, in walnut with a drawer and wonderfully turned legs. Woodworkin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Carved Side Table in Oak, Barley Twisted Legs, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An adorable French baroque style side table in solid oak. Finely handcrafted in the late half of the 19th century by a French cabinetmaker. Decorative decadent carvings, such as the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

French 19th Century Dining Room Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Long Dining Table is made of oak with twisted feet. It can be place inside or outside on a porch.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen Furniture in Chicago, the important chair stands on turned leg...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Style Buffet in Oak and Mixed Woods Older Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Buffet in the style of Louis XIII made in the mid-1800's. The Antique French Buffet was constructed from a mix of woods from beautiful French white oak to pine. Origin...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Steel

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Barley Twist Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the 19th century with barley twist base, carved X-Form cross stretcher and single drawer. This exquisite French Louis XIII style waln...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style armchairs features hand carved Renaissance female figures that support the hand turned barley twist armrests. The seats r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Console Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome 19th-century French Louis XIII style barley twist console table, circa 1870s, meticulously handcrafted from walnut in the esteemed port city...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Dining Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Table in the Louis XIII style with twisted feet and a parqueted top.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a mohair upholstered seat with fringed decoration, the frame of lights walnut with turned legs joined by an double h-form stretcher
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1870s Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIII-style 19th Century French Walnut Throne Seating Set
Located in Lučenec, SK
This elegant 19th century Renaissance Revival seating set with new upholstery and hand-carved walnut legs, circa 1870s. It is a solid wooden construction it features a highly decorat...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XIII / Haute Epoque style armchair with women sculpted on the armrests.
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful Louis XIII / Haute Epoque style armchair with sculpted women on the armrests. Late 19th century. Most certainly inspired by a pair of armchairs circa 1640 kept at the Louv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

footrest or small oak stool in Louis XIII style, late 19th century
Located in Mouscron, WHT
footrest or small oak stool in Louis XIII style, late 19th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Parquet Top Two-Door Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique buffet was crafted in southwest France, circa 1850. Built of oak, the cabinet stands on front bun feet over a intricately carved bottom plinth. The cabinet featu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Set of Five Upholstered Louis XIII style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish set of five Louis XIII-style dining chairs, each one featuring a padded scrolled button back and over-stuffed seat, upholstered in a pale gold fabric and secured all r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Barley Twist Jelly Cabinet with Rooster Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry, study or office with this elegant antique jelly cabinet with carved rooster. Crafted in France, circa 1870 and built of oak, the small buffet stands on a recessed ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Walnut Monastery Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely monastery table in walnut from the 19th century Very beautiful model which can be used as a dining room table or large console top with a great patina and a walnut with a very...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Sideboard
Located in Clinton Twp, MI
French Louis XIII style walnut sideboard measuring 106"h x 71"w x 30"d having inset black marble top. Upper segment is a adorned with carved spirals, flowers and vines. A deep mirror...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fireplace of french limestone in style of Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Very impressive castle mantelpiece made of French limestone from the 19th century in style of Louis XIII. This antique mantel has a beautiful wide front section, making the mantelpie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Set of Eight Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of Louis XIII style walnut side chairs in floral red velour upholstery with nail finish border, padded backs, arched crest, and nicely turned legs with H form stretchers. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery

Antique French Louis XIII Style Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XIII Style Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Bronze

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Metal

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Classic Os De Mouton Arm Chairs that are old enough to have been assembled with wood pegs. When we see the wooden peg construction it generally indicates that the chai...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

Large Louis XIII style armchair, in walnut, from the 19th century. New fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XIII style armchair, in walnut, from the 19th century. New fabric
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Large Pic Candle Or Verge Candlestick - Golden Wood With Leaf - Period: XIXth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Large carved and gilded wooden candlestick, decorated with foliage, gadroons and acanthus leaves resting on a tripod base. This sumptuous piece has been restored in our workshops and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

Grand Beige Limestone Fireplace Reclaimed From France Chateau Kitchen
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beige limestone antique fireplace surround from France. Timeless Louis XIII campagnarde decorative element with grand proportions out of a chateau kitchen is ready to be re-installed...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a focal point to your study or library with this elegant antique fruitwood desk. Carved in Spain circa 1870, the tall trestle table stands on four carved barley twist legs ending in round feet, and connected with a decorative forged iron stretcher. The desk features three carved drawers across the front decorated with floral motifs and dressed with decorative iron knobs. The thick rectangular top surface built with one single plank of walnut, is embellished with a carved molded trim around the edges. The large writing table...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Reclaimed Fireplace Mantle In Limestone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual elegant white limestone antique French fireplace surround. This French campagnarde style is timeless and not too rustic. It ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Large 19th Century Sevres, Style Vase
Located in London, GB
A lovely Sèvres -style porcelain and ormolu vase on a burgundy red background, the front is hand-painted with a mythological scene of Venus whilst the back of the vase is elaborately...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century in the style of Louis XIII. This French antique fireplace mantle has a wide front section with beautiful o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

French 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very nice scale, warmth color and nice carving on the belt, always useful anywhere at home.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Bleached Oak Cabinets from Brittany, Set of Two
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry way, a den or an office with these elegant antique jelly cabinets. Crafted in Brittany France, circa 1870, and built of oak and chestnut, the "Confituriers" (French...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Style Gold Bronze Chandeliers circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair small antique French Louis XIII style bronze chandeliers, circa 1860-1870.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Spanish Carved Bleached Walnut Two Drawers Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or living room with this elegant antique coffee table. Created in Spain, circa 1850 and richly carved all around, the long table stands on four carved turned legs. The...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIII Style Walnut French Fauteuil with Scrolling Arms and Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair from the 19th century with large scrolling arms and turned base. This single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair, dating back to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Armchair with Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XIII style French walnut armchair from the 19th century with arched top back, turned base and large scrolling arms. This 19th-century French walnut armchair, crafted in the e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century French Walnut Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French walnut armchair newly upholstered in white ticking. Leaf-carved sweeping arms. Raised upon barley-twist legs joined by barley-twist under-stretchers. Note: Origi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Louis Xiii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Jacques Callot, Dennis & Leen, Artus Quellinus, and Aubusson Manufacture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $388 and tops out at $742,410 while the average work can sell for $3,751.

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